Dandelions

1.1 mi

Did a work team building paint day. Very hospitable and a ton of fun! Highly recommend.read more

Leaping Llamas Artisan Shop

3.2 mi

I was just in town for the night. While most places were closed due to COVID, it was so refreshing…read moreto see an open store...and one that had amazing local art! I ended up making 3 separate purchases, as I kept going back for more. Hope they are able to survive this pandemic, I would definitely recommend for that one of a kind item at home, or great gifts!

From the owner: Leaping Llamas offers a variety of avenues for everyone to engage in art. From purchasing…read moreone-of-a-kind pieces created by Kansas-connected artists to taking classes as they discover the artisan from within. Short and Long Term classes are offered at every skill level.

Prairie Glass Studio

(3 reviews)

2.9 mi

So lovely! You must visit when you are downtown. Learn how to make your own glass art or buy a…read morefinished work by Kymm Hughes!

Beautiful selection of handmade glass art, decor and jewelry. Plus they feature classes and parties…read morefor the public! I love shopping here around Christmas time for handmade, specialty ornaments. The shop is really cute and fun and vibrant. The staff is very kind and personable. Highly recommend!

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Potwin Pottery

3.5

(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

love love love this place! so fun to do with family and friends. lots of paint and pottery options…read moreto choose from and we usually hear back in about a week to pick up our pieces. the prices are super reasonable depending on what you choose to paint, and the studio fee is really not much at all considering you can take your time and stay there a couple hours if you wanted to. the workers are always so nice and helpful and the music is always good! highly recommend this place!

This needs a much needed and more recent review, so let's go for it…read more My wife and I just brought our daughter here to spend a day with her filled with things she wants to do before school starts next week, and we were pleased with the selection and the help that they had. The lady working answered all the questions we had and she was attentive while we chose and painted our pieces. The music playing was soothing and helped us concentrate and overall gave a comfortable and focused atmosphere. If you know going in that the cost for adults is $8 and kids is $6, PLUS whatever piece you choose to paint, then there shouldn't be a shock for you that it's "too expensive". Honestly, the value is understandable and worth it. Once you're done with your work, they'll fire your piece in the kiln and it will take 7-10 days. The waiting period might be a little long imo but it is what it is.

Yak n' Yarn

The shop was a little difficult to find, because there is no outside signage. I saw the billboard…read morewhen I was driving from Kansas to St. Louis. Once I found the shop inside the mall, it was closed (sad day). It was going to be an hour before it opened, but the owner saw me and was SUPER friendly, invited me in and turned on all of the lights for me. This was above and beyond customer service. The shop is quite large, open and has great lighting. While I was looking the owner checked in several times and also asked my opinion on a coupon she was working on for a show this weekend. If I lived closer I would probably be here frequently. I hope the locals shop here often and if you are traveling it is worth the short detour.

Beautiful store with gorgeous yarn choices. They also teach classes. The proprietress was so…read morefriendly and welcoming!! If you're passing through Topeka on the interstate, it's a wonderful destination to stop and take in all the lovely yarn choices.

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Pinned Workshop

(2 reviews)

2.2 mi

Pinned had a great deal over Memorial Day weekend on their custom signs and I'd ordered one. I…read morereceived a call yesterday letting me know it was in. I said I'd pick it up the following day. Well, I must not have listened to her recite the hours because I showed up at 10:50AM and realized they weren't open! I walked back to my car, planning on coming back. However, the proprietor rushed out and asked if I'd needed something. I explained I was there to pick up an order and she let me in to make my purchase. I was so impressed with her kindness and patience, letting me in WAY before opening! I definitely can't wait to return and work on a project there with friends and family. It's a very fun and creative space and the owner is very approachable and friendly.

Pinned is such a neat place! I sure wish I would have thought of it first, but I'm happy that…read moresomeone did! Thanks for the great Workshop!

Kansas Children's Discovery Center

4.8

(18 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is a fantastic place to bring the whole family--fun for all ages! For just $9 per person (kids…read moreand adults), you get access to a huge indoor play space filled with themed areas like a veterinary clinic, grocery store, mechanic garage, painting station, dinosaur zone, and more. There are also sensory stations that encourage imagination and creative exploration. A brand-new indoor water area is set to open on June 10th, which will be an exciting addition. The outdoor space is just as impressive, featuring nature trails, a sandbox, water play area, treehouse, bikes, and more. We especially appreciated the separate toddler-only zones that keep the littlest ones safe while they play. With so much to do, we easily spent around 3 hours exploring. You're welcome to pack a lunch and enjoy it at one of the indoor picnic tables or outside in the peaceful pollinator garden. Highly recommend for a fun, interactive, and affordable family outing!

We had the greatest time here with our Grandson. He is 17 months old and played for 2 1/2 hours…read moreand could have played longer but we needed to go eat lunch. There are many activities that entertain kids and I would say up to ten maybe. Some of the areas included were painting, grocery store, a car repair shop, restaurant, water feature, air flow type activities, small area for toddlers, outdoor activities, blocks, plus many more things. I like that adults have to be with children in order to enter. We decided to go ahead and get a year long membership. With the membership I could put my grandchildren on it and they can even go with their parents if we are not with them at no charge. There are also workers spread throughout the area who are so very kind and do a great job at keeping the place picked up and organized.

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Parkville Mini Golf

3.3

(41 reviews)

56.5 mi

Fun location on top of the hill in parkville. It has nice views of the River. Holes were…read morechallenging enough and fun. The course could use a little love, coats of paint, some mulch, but it is a reasonable price. Staff was very patient when the getout app used to redeem our coupons took 20 minutes to load.

This was my first time at Parkville Mini Golf. It's cute but I don't think that it was worth the…read moreprice per person. Most of the holes were not creative or particularly fun. I did appreciate that there was plenty of seating throughout the course and shade. I don't plan on returning.

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West Ridge Lanes & Family Fun Center

3.7

(9 reviews)

2.6 mi

Played all 3 mini golf courses with my grandson and husband. The Halloween decorations were cool…read more Had a fun evening at a very reasonable price. Have recommended to friends.

they had a waiter bring the food out to us... cooked to perfection... ran out of big tortillas so…read morewe got extra tortillas and they custom made it just for us. 10/10

Pretty nice & pretty easy, putt-putt

Mini golf at sunset.

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City Park Pool

4.4

(5 reviews)

47.5 mi

Haven't been in it for years. It was OK then old but serviceable. I understand that some…read moreimprovements have been made. It looks good from the outside.

I'd like for you to post season closing dates for 2022. I want to go swimming and need to plan.read more

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La Petite Academy of W. 6th St

3.0

(6 reviews)

We recently had my 3yr old grandson enrolled here and we had a horrible experience, by the 2nd week…read moreI was looking for other daycares and we had him pulled out of the 6th st La Petite by his 6th week. It is being poorly ran, the director and assistant director act clueless and the people they are hiring are unqualified to be around kids. I was unclear if some of the teachers even like kids with how poorly they treat them. My grandson was not properly integrated into the daycare on his first couple weeks, they ignored him while he was scared and new and balling his eyes out. There is no kind of nurturing that is provided from the teachers. Some of the teachers are cold and mean to the kids. The kids are unsupervised at times and climb the walls and stand on bookshelves, things that could lead to injuries. They also hit each other while the teachers pay no mind. The food offerings are gross and no effort is put into the food-at all. He would have poopy diapers when we would pick him up. They will leave your kid staring at the wall for over 2 hrs at nap time and give them no attention at all. They have live video and it made my stomach turn to watch how poorly he was being cared for, hence why I removed him as quickly as possible. I voiced my concerns and made it clear I was angry and unhappy with their care and Sydney (the director) never attempted to address any of it or even acknowledge it. Do not leave your child here. All you have to do is watch the live video feed and in one day, you'll be appalled at how this place is operating. I honestly don't know how they have any clients at this point. We found an amazing daycare since then and now we can have peace of mind our little guy is getting his needs met while in daycare. Corporate needs to get involved and do something about the 6th St La Petite.

The staff is kind and caring and very patient. This place has been great for our two year old only…read morechild, her language skills have really expanded. Previously she would learn new words if we taught her new words, but now she comes home often with new vocabulary. They have been very flexible with a part time schedule, even when we needed to change our days every now and then. I have some dietary requests that they met with no problems and no attitude. Oh, and I asked and was told that everyone is vaccinated! If you need a full day or part time, this is a good place.

Midwest Health Aquatic Center

4.0

We visited this park for a play date with a friend who lives in Topeka on a very hot summer evening…read morea month ago. At first I was pretty nervous pulling up as while the park itself is awesome, new, and has tons of cool things to play on, there was very little shade provided which had me worried. Luckily for us that evening there was a breeze, and there is one spot for adults with a picnic table and a provided overhang that provides shade. I do think that planting some trees or installing some more shaded elements would make this a five star spot, but for now it's a solid four stars - a great modern park, tons of cool stuff for the kids, and if it's a beautiful day it's a perfect hang.

Rockhaven Public Use Area

(3 reviews)

Managed by the US Army Corp of Engineers, this area is a gem for hiking. It is also a campground…read morewhere horse and mule are allowed. All the trails are multi-use for hiking and horse. The area is on a dominant spur or finger of land jutting north into Clinton Lake. Several small creeks cut through the land and feed into the lake. The forest and lake views are awesome. There are several old wells and fences that you may find as you explore the area. It is an area best experienced from October through March.

this campground is mainly catered to equestrians, lots of stalls and trails for those with horses!…read morewe came on a friday evening (oct 11) and there were probably only 8 other campers here. self pay $12 a night, newer looking playground for those with small kids, restrooms centralized with running toilets, outlets and even a shower inside. regular campers can only park at sites 6-21. no pull thrus but plenty of space to reverse in for those with big rigs. very peaceful and quiet, highly recommend this gem!

Love And Lollipops

Did a work team building paint day. Very hospitable and a ton of fun! Highly recommend.read more

Adventure Cove

4.0

I have been here to go paddle boarding and to also Rent the paddle boats. We had a blast paddle…read moreboarding I wish it was a little bit cleaner of water at Lake Shawnee but I know that is not really the Parks fault. They have reasonable prices and a new inflatable play area at the beach.

Sylvan Learning of Lawrence

4.5

(2 reviews)

It is pretty expensive, especially since it's not truly 1 on 1 tutoring, but the tutors they have…read moreare top quality and the service is absolutely stellar. I'd give them a 5 star rating if they dropped their rate by 25%

I highly recommend this place, they have a good staff and make learning fun for kids who are…read moreneeding more help then a school will offer. Give a bitof time to see how much difference you see after just a month or two.

Leaping Llamas Artisan Shop

I was just in town for the night. While most places were closed due to COVID, it was so refreshing…read moreto see an open store...and one that had amazing local art! I ended up making 3 separate purchases, as I kept going back for more. Hope they are able to survive this pandemic, I would definitely recommend for that one of a kind item at home, or great gifts!

Lakeside Security Training

(3 reviews)

Their CCL class is very thorough and also practical. The classroom space will accommodate groups…read moreof up to 20. I plan on taking additional classes from Lee. Well done.

I took their concealed carry class and it was great. Very professional and informative. Would…read morehighly recommend them! Lee and Susan are great people!

Rossville Community Swimming Pool

Great pool! Good slide and diving board...life guards are attentive and engaged...snacks and drinks…read moreavailable.

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